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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.21, 244.59 and 103.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.21, 244.59 and 103.57 is: 142.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.21 : 244.59 = 103.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.21/244.59 = 103.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.21x = 244.59 × 103.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.21x = 25,332.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,332.19/177.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.95

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